A suspect has appeared in court in South Africa over the killing of national football captain Senzo Meyiwa.The man, named as Zanokuhle Mbatha, 25, faces charges of
murder and armed robbery and will appear again on 11 November. Police
had offered a reward for information on the attack.
Mr Mbatha's brief court appearance came after he was picked out at an identity parade by witnesses. "Zenokuhle Mbatha, a 25-year-old, has been remanded in
custody and will reappear in court on November 11, 2014," a South
African police statement said, adding that it would continue with its
investigations. "There are still other suspects outstanding and we appeal to
the public to continue providing information in support of the
investigation," the statement continued.
Meyiwa's funeral will take place on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida stadium in his home town of Durban.
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